James T. Madore on Muck Rack

James T. Madore

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Long Island, Melville
As seen in: Newsday, Flipboard, Phys.org, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Arizona Daily Star, amNewYork, Government Technology, The Villager (New York, NY), ADVFN, Billings Gazette, GOVERNING and
Covers:  economy, ny-area
Business Reporter @Newsday. I report on the NY-area economy and government/biz issues. madore@newsday.com, 631-843-2473 or muckrack.com/james-madore
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I published a weekly tourist newspaper in SW New Hampshire while in high school.

How is social media changing news?

A welcome connection with readers; the ability to break news more quickly.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To offer information to readers that hopefully will help them exercise their rights as citizens.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email is best: james.madore@newsday.com

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Why did you become a journalist?

Journalism appeals to my interest in history, government and storytelling.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I was a reporter and news editor.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be open to new opportunities. Understand that news is delivered in many formats and be comfortable using them. Remain objective, skeptical.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime before noon (EST)
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